Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
Known For
| Birth Location | Winona, Mississippi, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1914-12-28 |
| Died | 2000-12-19 |
Movies
Blues at the BBC
as Self
2009
Wag the Dog
as Pops Staples
1997
True Stories
as Mr. Tucker
1986
The Last Waltz
as Self
1978
The Klansman
as The Staple Singers
1974
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
as The Staple Singers
1970
Movies
Let's Do It Again
Theme Song Performance
1975